Financial Consultant-

Job Summary:

The Financial Consultant will act as a high-level financial advisor to SD Group’s clients, bringing a CFO-level perspective to complex business challenges across multiple industries. The role focuses on delivering strategic financial insights, optimizing business performance, and supporting executive decision-making through advanced financial analysis and advisory.

This position requires a strong combination of technical financial expertise, business acumen, and client-facing capabilities, with the ability to operate across diverse sectors and adapt to different business models.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Advisory

• Lead complex financial advisory engagements across multiple industries

• Provide CFO-level guidance on financial strategy, business growth, and transformation

• Advise clients in restructuring, expansion planning, and investment decisions

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and client's executive management

2. Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Develop and review advanced financial models, business plans, and forecasts

• Conduct feasibility studies, valuations, and investment analyses

• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide strategic decisions

• Evaluate financial performance and identify key value drivers

• Develop robust and informative financial reports

3. Business Performance & Optimization

• Assess business performance through various industries, provide industry trend relative analysis

• Identify inefficiencies and advise on cost optimization strategies

• Advise on pricing strategies, profitability improvement, and margin enhancement

4. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Lead client interactions and presentations

• Translate complex financial data into clear business insights and recommendations

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and trust

• Manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment

5. Risk, Governance & Financial Structuring

• Assess financial risks and propose mitigation strategies

• Advise on capital structure, funding options, and financial sustainability

• Suggest internal controls and governance frameworks

• Ensure alignment with regulatory and best practice standards

6. Systems & Transformation

• Support the accounting & audit consultants in improving clients' financial systems, processes, and reporting structures

• Support colleagues in other divisions in ERP implementation and optimization initiatives

• Contribute to finance transformation and digitalization projects

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• MBA or Master’s degree in Financial Engineering
• Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA) are a strong advantage
• Minimum 10+ years of total professional experience in finance
• At least 5 years of experience in a CFO or equivalent senior financial leadership role (required)
• Proven experience working across multiple industries
• Prior experience in consulting or client-facing roles is highly preferred
• IFRC Diploma